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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,031.39, 54,054.11 and 13,843.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,031.39, 54,054.11 and 13,843.06 is: 20,767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,031.39 : 54,054.11 = 13,843.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,031.39/54,054.11 = 13,843.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,031.39x = 54,054.11 × 13,843.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,031.39x = 748,274,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,274,187.45/36,031.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.29

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